Flaming Gorge koke limits

[Ryno]

The two day possession for just one side of the water has been a point of confusion for several anglers this year and hopefully it can be addressed during the next regulation cycle. For now, you can have a two day possession, for any species from the Utah side of Flaming Gorge, and only a two day possession (24 fish) for lake trout from the Wyoming side. If you catch and possess a 6-fish possession limit for kokanee, they obviously must be from the Utah side. If you get stopped in Wyoming, while enroute back to where you live in Utah, I've been told you must make sure you have your Utah fishing license so your possession is valid. As Dubob suggested, even if they're caught in Utah, I would not have a two day possession for kokanee, and camp or lodge in Wyoming, as it could be difficult for a Wyoming Game and Fish warden to determine the legality of the possession. Wyoming's law on possession is pretty simple, you may only possess a daily limit, even at your home or domicile. Unfortunately it's very "grey" because of the difference between states, but Wyoming Game and Fish understands the issue, has good wardens, and they do not want to cite anyone that harvests and possesses fish legally from Utah.

Hope that helps clear it up a little, thanks, and good luck, Ryno
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